2022 NFL mock draft: Desmond Ridder soars to QB1 in final predictions

2022 NFL mock draft: Desmond Ridder soaring in final predictions

2022 NFL mock draft - Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) walks onto the field before the NCAA football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind.Cincinnati Bearcats At Notre Dame Fighting Irish 208 /

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2022 NFL mock draft Ohio State’s Garrett Wilson could be the first wide receiver selected in April’s draft.Syndication The Columbus Dispatch /

17. Los Angeles Chargers: Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State

Well, this would be a nightmare if you’re another team in the AFC West.

Justin Herbert has quickly established himself as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. He already has one of the top receiver duos in the NFL in Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, who just re-signed to a long-term deal.

Then here, you add Garrett Wilson to the mix?

The Chargers have a big need at the right tackle position, but if Wilson is on the board, tackle will have to wait.

18. Philadelphia Eagles: Zion Johnson, OL, Boston College

I said it before — Howie Roseman likes to build through the trenches and this would back that up.

Zion Johnson has really been rising in the pre-draft process and he would help solidify the interior of the Philadelphia Eagles offensive line which brought back center Jason Kelce and has 2021 second-rounder Landon Dickerson back as well.

Johnson had elite testing scores at the Scouting Combine and while he was at Boston College, started at least 10 games at right tackle, left guard, and left tackle.

He’s got outstanding versatility and I think the trenches will be prioritized over wide receiver. Could Howie Roseman go receiver three years in a row in the first round? It’s not impossible by any means but with Drake London and Jameson Williams off the board, I think the focus will be elsewhere.

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